New Coal Projects Around Globe Outnumber Those Cancelled Three to One, Report Says
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In 2025, 257 new coal projects were announced worldwide.
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The Independent (US)New coal projects around globe outnumber those cancelled three to one, report says
The pipeline of new coal mining, power, chemicals and infrastructure projects has grown to 1,510, report by German environmental group says
The NGO Urgewald reveals that the global coal project pipeline reaches 1,510 developing initiatives, representing 740 GW of capacity for thermal power plants. The article Coal: 1,510 new projects despite climate commitments appeared first on L'EnerGeek.
While 76 coal projects were cancelled in 2025, 257 new projects have emerged, bringing the global pipeline to 1,510 active projects. This paradoxical expansion of coal, dominated by 70% China and China, has been...
Wind and solar energy have overtaken coal in many parts of Europe – but the number of planned coal projects continues to grow worldwide.
The number of coal power projects has increased in spite of the desired energy transition and climate targets worldwide. According to the environmental organisation "Urgewald" in 2025, three new projects came to each deferred coal project. Thus, while last year 76 planned coal projects were put on ice or cancelled, in the same year 257 new coal projects were announced worldwide.
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